Posts made in June, 2015

Laparoscopic surgical procedures are a modern innovation that many people flock towards if this kind of procedure is possible for their given situation. After all, in theory, a laparoscopic surgical procedure is leagues more preferable. The incision would be minimal and instead uses highly efficient technological apparatus in order to perform the operation. A video camera would allow for the surgeon to see further up close to the specimen. It would mean a lessened recovery time as well as minimal discomfort suffered by the patient.

However, there are some risks with a few laparoscopic surgical procedures; namely, procedures that involve the use of a morcellator.

Since the morcellator’s induction into the public sphere, there have been at least 50,000 surgical procedures in a year throughout America. The morcellator would penetrate the body and through a tube, the noncancerous growth would be suctioned out piece by piece. A simple enough procedure, yes, the morcellator was more commonly used on women wishing to have a hysterectomy or the procedure that removes their wombs.

However, there has been sufficient evidence that links the use of morcellators manufactured by Johnson & Johnson as the cause of endometrial cancer in 1 out of 370 women who went through a laparoscopic surgery with the device. Following the claims, the company then sent for an order to recall the morcellators. There are morcellator lawyers currently working the case, keeping up to date with the cases being filed against the manufacturers.

That is why it is incredibly important to know the pros and cons of a surgical procedure before consenting to it. Knowing the risks as well as understanding how a procedure can possibly affect your life is something that you should not take lightly. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with endometrial cancer, following a laparoscopic surgery with the use of a morcellator, it is recommended that legal help is sought out immediately.